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The Capital View Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to the treatment and support of women diagnosed with various types of cancer, including Ts. This project is a theoretical exploration aimed at creating a nurturing and empowering environment that addresses the unique needs—physical, emotional, and psychological—of biologically identified female cancer patients. The design integrates evidence-based architectural principles, cutting-edge technology, and sustainable practices to optimize the healing environment and enhance patient and staff experience. The primary objective of the center is to provide a space that embodies comfort, healing, and empowerment. The center’s layout includes advanced treatment rooms that ensure privacy, efficiency, and comfort, featuring soothing natural views and personalized spaces tailored to patient needs. Supporting facilities such as counseling rooms, meditation areas, group therapy spaces, a food pharmacy, and a community garden are designed to offer comprehensive care. These spaces facilitate emotional support, stress reduction, and communal interaction, which are crucial for the psychological well-being of patients undergoing treatment. The hypothetical clientele includes prestigious institutions like MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dell Medical Center, and Texas A&M School of Agriculture and Life Sciences, underscoring the academic and research-oriented nature of this project. This thesis not only highlights the practical application of architectural theories and practices but also contributes to the broader discourse on healthcare architecture, particularly in the design of women-specific cancer care facilities. Through the Capital View Cancer Center, this study endeavors to set a benchmark for future developments in healthcare environments that are both healing and empowering for women battling cancer. This project is strictly a hypothetical academic exercise for a Master’s in Architecture program at Texas A&M university and does not involve actual client engagements.
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Cancer care centerArchitecture
Healthcare Architecture
Oncology
Womens health
Design for health
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Shihas Vadakkayil, Muhammed (2024). Bloom. Master's thesis, Texas A&M University. Available electronically from https : / /hdl .handle .net /1969 .1 /200947.